Western Isles

Welcome to the Western Isles Network
We host the meetings across the Western Isles in Uist, Lewis and Harris so that communities can be connected and take part. The area is widespread geographically and we change the location each time to reach communities. There are online opportunities to join the Scottish wide network once a year and there are also drop in clinics for anyone who wants to ask some questions about intergenerational work. We have had a busy 2023 with two in person meetings and one online. We are looking forward to 2024. You are encouraged to contact us if you would like to have anything on the agenda for future meetings. Sign up to come along to our next network meeting in 2024 soon (which will hopefully be hybrid) and find out more about intergenerational work in your local area.
We hope that people can spread the word to come along and take part in activities, learn about ideas, share networking time and Bella will bring along resources that you may be able to use in your IG practice. We are keen to deliver training in the area too but only when we know that there is an interest. Contact Bella or telephone 07927550730 for further information.
GWT have recently recruited two new volunteer network coordinators for the Western Isles, who have kindly offered their time and experience and skills to take part in a volunteer role. We welcome the new volunteer co-ordinator for the Western Isles in Uist North and South is Vicki Manchester and in Lewis and Harris Bellann O’Brien. We are delighted to have them on board.
Notes Uist 2023
21st March 2023 North Uist meeting
26th September 2023 North Uist meeting
Notes Lewis and Harris 2023
22nd March 2023 Harris meeting
27th and 28th September 2023 in Lewis (Tong, Point, Stornoway) (to follow)
Notes 2022
27th and 28th September 2022
Latest News
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Intergenerational Learning Roadshows - hold the date!
27 November 2023
Next year, we will be hosting Intergenerational Learning Roadshows across Scotland.
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Festival of Ageing 2024
23 November 2023
Booking now open!
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Human Rights and Equalities Support
22 November 2023
THRE are working with Scotland’s Third Sector Interface organisations (TSIs) to develop resources, training and networks to support third sector organisations towards taking a human rights and equalities first approach to their organisational development and delivery.
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Climate Ready Clyde
22 November 2023
Creating Climate Resilient Communities offers insight from November 2023 event aiming to create a foundation to support more meaningful, wider community participation in place-based climate adaptation and resilience.
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News from SOPA
22 November 2023
Scottish Older People's Assembly introduce their new Editor Margaret Fisher with a newsletter with a new look and feel.
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Could you be our next Trustee?
15 November 2023
We are looking for a Trustee to join our board.